{"id":6892,"date":"2023-08-26T19:11:17","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T12:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6892"},"modified":"2023-08-26T19:11:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T12:11:17","slug":"why-swishing-mouthwash-out-of-the-bottle-is-unsafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6892","title":{"rendered":"Why Swishing Mouthwash Out of the Bottle Is Unsafe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">S<\/span>ure, swishing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-mouthwash-for-gums\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-mouthwash-for-gums\/\">mouthwash from the bottle<\/a> may not sound like the ideal way to do it, per se, but it literally comes in a bottle. Meaning: Doesn\u2019t it make sense to drink straight from it&#8230;especially when you\u2019re half-asleep?<\/div>\n<p>Basically, what we\u2019re saying is if you\u2019re a straight-from-the-bottle swisher, there\u2019s no judgment here. But at the same time, we have to wonder: Does it keep your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/oral-health-routine\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/oral-health-routine\/\">mouth from getting as clean and fresh<\/a>?<\/p>\n<h2>What happens when you swish mouthwash straight from the bottle<\/h2>\n<h3>Germs are reintroduced<\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s put it this way: Dentists do not recommend sipping straight from the Listerine jug. \u201cSwishing straight from the bottle is like giving all the germs in your mouth a free ride back to the mouth each time you swish again,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/drnicolemackie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drnicolemackie.com\/\">Nicole Mackie, DDS, MS, FACP<\/a>, a board-certified prosthodontist, dental implant specialist, and dentist. \u201cIt introduces bacteria and other microorganisms from the mouth back into the mouthwash bottle.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cSwishing straight from the bottle is like giving all the germs in your mouth a free ride back to the mouth each time you swish again. It introduces bacteria and other microorganisms from the mouth back into the mouthwash bottle.&#8221;\u2014Nicole Mackie, DDS, MS, FACP<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This can be an especially present problem if you share mouthwash with a partner or child, adds <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspendental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.aspendental.com\/\">Nathan Oakes<\/a>, DMD, the practice owner of Aspen Dental. That can lead to indirectly sharing bacteria and food particles (ick).<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"experts-in-article noskim py-[24px] px-[40px]\">\n<p>Experts In This Article<\/p>\n<ul class=\"!ml-[18px]\">\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billdorfmandds.com\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.billdorfmandds.com\/\">Bill Dorfman, DDS<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspendental.com\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.aspendental.com\/\">Nathan Oakes, DMD<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspendental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.aspendental.com\/\">Nathan Oakes<\/a>, DMD, is the practice owner of Aspen Dental. <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/drnicolemackie.com\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drnicolemackie.com\/\">Nicole Mackie, DDS, MS, FACP<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/drnicolemackie.com\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drnicolemackie.com\/\">Nicole Mackie<\/a>, DDS, MS, FACP, is a board-certified prosthodontist, dental implant specialist, and dentist <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p>According to celebrity cosmetic dentist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billdorfmandds.com\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.billdorfmandds.com\/\">Bill Dorfman<\/a>, DDS, this habit isn\u2019t toxic, but it can go as far as worsening your oral health\u2014and general health. \u201cIf harmful microorganisms get into your mouthwash, it can increase the risk of infection to your mouth and throat,\u201d he says. \u201cAnd if multiple people share the same contaminated mouthwash, it can become a vector for transmitting colds, flu, or other contagious diseases.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>The cleaning properties are inhibited<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s also just generally less effective. \u201cSwishing directly from the bottle impedes the antiseptic properties, fluoride content, and the specifically formulated balance of all of the active ingredients, most of which target specific dental issues,\u201d Dr. Mackie adds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/swishing-mouthwash-germs\/\" current-title=\"Guilty, But: Dentists Say That Swishing Straight From the Mouthwash Bottle Is Among the Germiest Oral Hygiene Habits\" current-image=\"Stocksy_txp2a114d5a5bl300_Small_3582788-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-02-26\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/swishing-mouthwash-germs\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/swishing-mouthwash-germs\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/swishing-mouthwash-germs\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>You may not get enough mouthwash<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Oakes also doesn\u2019t love how this method leaves you guessing. \u201cSwishing directly from the bottle does not allow you to accurately measure the therapeutic dose recommended by the manufacturer,\u201d he says, adding most mouthwashes recommend one ounce for 30 to 60 seconds.<\/p>\n<h2>More tips on mouthwash and dental care<\/h2>\n<p>Given all of that, Dr. Mackie recommends pouring mouthwash into the cap or a small cup twice a day (once in the morning, and once before bed). The dosage and length of the swish may differ, she adds, so refer to the bottle\u2019s instructions.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/therabreath-oral-rinse\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/therabreath-oral-rinse\/\">which mouthwash to use<\/a>? Here are some of the different kinds and ingredients, as well as how each one can help, according to Dr. Mackie:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mouthwashes with whitening variants help remove surface stains and restore teeth to a lighter shade<\/li>\n<li>Anti-tartar variants reduce the formation of plaque and tartar, which can prevent or contain periodontal diseases<\/li>\n<li>Anti-cavity mouthwashes usually have fluoride, which can prevent tooth decay and strengthen enamel<\/li>\n<li>Dry-mouth variants usually have moisturizing ingredients to alleviate dry mouth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dr. Oakes encourages talking to your dentist to ensure you get the mouthwash that best fits your needs. More generally, though, he says to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/alcohol-free-mouthwash\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/alcohol-free-mouthwash\/\">one that\u2019s alcohol-free (so your mouth doesn\u2019t dry out)<\/a> and has fluoride to prevent cavities. Additionally, he notes to brush and floss before swishing, and to avoid rinsing your mouth for 30 minutes after the swish.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, Dr. Dorfman emphasizes the importance of cleaning the bottle\u2019s cap (or shot glass), aka, whatever you put the mouthwash in. If you don\u2019t want to do that, disposable cups are a great option, he says.<\/p>\n<p>So yes, while it\u2019s easier to just swish from the bottle at the end of the day, doing so won\u2019t give you the benefits you\u2019re hoping for. 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